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Cubs signed INF Elliot Soto to a minor league contract.

Soto was selected by the Cubs in the 15th round of the 2010 MLB June Amateur Draft, so this is a homecoming of sorts. He batted just .241/.358/.297 with one home run and three stolen bases in 62 games last season for the Triple-A affiliate of the Marlins and will turn 28 years old next August. Tue, Dec 20, 2016 08:45:00 PM

No word on what the substance was that Soto tested positive for, but it was his second violation of drug abuse. The 24-year-old shortstop had a rough season between High-A Tennessee and Double-A Daytona, slashing .219/.303/.281 with two homers, 24 RBI and three stolen bases. He'll begin serving his suspension at the beginning of the 2014 season. Fri, Nov 1, 2013 07:19:00 PM

Koji Uehara admitted Sunday that he "can't throw" due to back tightness.

Uehara has also dealt with a right knee issue recently and hasn't pitched since September 2. The Cubs haven't officially ruled the veteran reliever out for the rest of the season, but things are trending that way. Uehara posted a 2.73 ERA in the first half but holds a 6.75 ERA since the All-Star break, as injuries have caught up to the 42-year-old.